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Spurs look to start new defensive streak after allowing Harden 31 in win

James Harden snapped an impressive Spurs defensive streak, but San Antonio got the victory anyway.

Alec Brzezinski

Celtics emerging as a threat in the Eastern Conference, finally

The Celtics are finally starting to look like the team everyone expected might challenge the Cavaliers for Eastern Conference supremacy.

Alec Brzezinski

Rockets break NBA 3-point records in 9th straight win

The Rockets and James Harden made history Friday night as Houston topped New Orleans.

Joe Rodgers

Timberwolves' young, talented nucleus starting to play to potential

Minnesota had lost eight out of its last nine games entering Tuesday.

Alec Brzezinski

Kawhi Leonard continues silent takeover of NBA

Leonard is one of the best two-way players in the NBA, but he would never admit it.

Alec Brzezinski

Russell Westbrook's triple-double streak puts him in group with MJ, Big O, Wilt

Westbrook became just the fourth player in NBA history to record seven straight triple-doubles.

Alec Brzezinski

Cavaliers, Warriors still look like class of NBA after marquee matchups become laughers

So much for Wednesday night's highly anticipated marquee matchups. Neither was much of a contest.

Ron Clements

Carmelo Anthony tunes up for showdown with LeBron James by lighting up Heat

The Knicks forward scored 35 points in a 114-103 victory in Miami. Up next: a meeting with James and the Cavaliers in New York on Wednesday.

Ron Clements

Pronounce Giannis Antetokounmpo's name 'Su-per-star'

Giannis Antetokounmpo is terrorizing teams around the NBA, even as announcers and other players struggle to pronounce his name.

Arthur Weinstein

Cavs' 'Big Three' look as dangerous, dominating as ever

With Kevin, Kyrie and LeBron all putting up big numbers so far this season, they're making their case for the definitive trio in today's b

Alec Brzezinski

Carmelo Anthony's OT winner sets up Knicks for home-and-home sweep of Hornets

Carmelo Anthony records his first double-double of the season, but he saves his best for last, hitting the game-winner.

Alec Brzezinski

Warriors figure to be in spirit of giving well after holidays

Golden State was dropping dimes all over Oracle Arena. "That shows we're getting more comfortable with each other," Kevin Durant says.

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Tearful Michael Jordan, 'more than a meme,' receives Presidential Medal of Freedom

"His Airness" was among 21 recipients awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom at the White House.

Ron Clements

Sixers finally win back-to-back

Joel Embiid and the 76ers did something they haven't done in a long time.

Steven J. Gaither

Celtics different squad with Al Horford on floor

Back from a concussion, Horford came up huge in the final seconds to give the Pistons their first home loss.

Joe Rodgers

Pistons improve to 5-0 at home

The star guard is still nursing knee and finger injuries that have kept him out all season.

Alec Brzezinski

Cavaliers not only great, but getting better in 2016-17

The Cleveland Cavaliers are out to an 8-1 start, leaving some to wonder: are they even better than they were in their championship season?

Arthur Weinstein

Joel Embiid set to prove he was worth the wait for the 76ers

The 76ers snapped their 44-game losing streak in the months of October and November.

Alec Brzezinski

Harden joins company with Jordan

The Rockets star has now recorded 30 points and 10 assists in four straight games.

Alec Brzezinski

Lost in LeBron's milestone vs. Sixers, Love's quick start good sign for Cavs

James passed Hakeem Olajuwon for 10th on the all-time scoring list. Kevin Love, meanwhile, turned in another double-double.

Alec Brzezinski

Bulls can make noise in East if new pieces continue to mesh

Rajon Rondo is fitting in nicely with Dwyane Wade, Jimmy Butler, Robin Lopez and the rest of the group in Chicago.

Travis Durkee

Could LeBron James take smaller role with Cavs?

Kyrie Irving hit a key 3-pointer to help the Cavaliers beat the Raptors in a repeat of last season's Eastern Conference championship. He could take some of the load off King James.

Alec Brzezinski

Shaq discusses possible WrestleMania rematch with Big Show

When WWE took "Monday Night Raw" to Washington, D.C., in 2009, Shaquille O'Neal was a special guest referee and wound up stealing the show.

Ron Clements

Aaron Gordon throws down vicious between-the-legs, 360 dunk in pro-am game

OK, so it wasn’t a sanctioned NBA game ... or even a summer league game. But still.

Steven J. Gaither

Magic reach deal with Frank Vogel to coach, report says

Orlando hasn't made the playoffs since the 2011-12 season.

Travis Durkee

Scott Skiles quits as Magic head coach, stunning shooting guard Evan Fournier

Skiles, 52, went 35-47 in his only season in Orlando.

Travis Durkee

Blake Griffin's return brings confidence to Clippers

Blake Griffin may have only scored six points Sunday, but the most important thing for the Clippers is that he's back.

Ron Clements

Durant, Westbrook help Thunder escape Clippers' reverves

The Clippers gave Oklahoma City a fight despite resting most of their starters.

Alec Brzezinski

LeBron James dominates Carmelo Anthony, Knicks at MSG

James made sure headlines containing his name focused on his on-court performance as he recorded his third triple-double of the season.

Travis Durkee

Under-the-radar Thunder clinch playoff spot, but does anyone care?

The Thunder's playoff clinch was a hollow reminder that the standard has been raised.

Steven J. Gaither

Kevin Love, Kyrie Irving show Cavs can win without LeBron

Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving proved Cleveland has enough firepower to win even if LeBron James doesn't suit up.

Alec Brzezinski

Spurs' defense continues to come up big

The Spurs have held their opponents to 85 points or fewer 20 times this season, double their total from the 2014-15 season.

Alec Brzezinski

George Karl to have 'procedure for a cancer,' he says after Kings loss

The Kings coach, 64, was diagnosed with neck and throat cancer in 2010. Asked if Thusday's procedure was serious, Karl said "no" twice.

Bob Hille

Comparing Warriors' new NBA-record home win streak to 1995-96 Bulls

The Warriors on Monday broke another record held by the 1995-96 Bulls with a 45th straight victory at Oracle Arena. Here's how they stack up.

Brandon Schlager

Bulls' struggles continue with blowout loss to Heat

The Bulls have lost seven of their last 10 games after being smoked by Heat in Miami on Tuesday.

Steven J. Gaither

J.R. Smith calls out LeBron-less Cavaliers after tepid performance

With LeBron James and Kyle Lowry sitting out for rest, the Cavs and Raptors lost against Eastern Conference teams fighting for playoff spots

Alec Brzezinski

Stephen Curry drops 51 points against Magic on record-breaking night

Stephen Curry scored 51 points Thursday against the Magic on the same night he broke an NBA record.

Alec Brzezinski

Stephen Curry breaks NBA record with 3-pointer in 128 straight games

Stephen Curry took another step in the direction of best shooter in NBA history by breaking another record Thursday against the Magic.

Alec Brzezinski

Damian Lillard has record night in blowout of Warriors

Damian Lillard absolutely torched the Warriors on Friday night.

Steven J. Gaither

Isaiah Thomas leads streaking Celtics past Clippers in OT thriller

Isaiah Thomas proved why he's an All-Star on Wednesday in a big win over the Clippers.

Alec Brzezinski

Thunder vs. Warriors: A tale of two halves in Oakland

It was a tale of two halves in the Warriors' win, while Karl Anthony-Towns and Jahlil Okafor are two to watch.

Alec Brzezinski

Hassan Whiteside comes up big for Heat in front of 'hometown' crowd

Whiteside came up with 10 points, 10 rebounds and 10 blocks in 27 minutes off the bench as the Heat beat his hometown Hornets.

Steven J. Gaither

Hornets snap 17-game skid against LeBron James-led teams

Charlotte, despite missing Kemba Walker, topped Cleveland at home on Wednesday night.

Alec Brzezinski

Celtics' Avery Bradley surprises teen’s grieving family with tickets

Mike and Kristi Harshman lost their 15-year-old son, Jaret, in a car crash in December. He was a fan of the Celtics, especially Bradley.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Clippers clicking on the court despite issues off it

The Clippers pushed aside their off-court drama in a big way against the Bulls on Sunday.

Alec Brzezinski

Spurs to sit Tim Duncan for fourth straight game Monday against Magic

Tim Duncan has only played 21 minutes in San Antonio's last five games.

Alec Brzezinski

Hornets' Kemba Walker is having his best NBA week ever

When Kemba Walker shoots well, the Hornets are a much better team.

Steven J. Gaither

Stephen Curry backs up trash talk, helps Warriors hand Cavaliers worst loss of season

Stephen Curry and the Warriors dominated on the road Monday, beating the Cavaliers 132-98.

Alec Brzezinski

Spurs rally to beat Cavaliers in matchup we could see again in June

Tony Parker and Kawhi Leonard led the Spurs to a comeback win over the Cavaliers.

Alec Brzezinski

Warriors remain NBA's best team despite growing competition

Stephen Curry is heating back up after missing some time with a shin injury.

Alec Brzezinski

Spurs remind everyone Western Conference is still a battle

Kawhi Leonard and LaMarcus Aldridge led the Spurs to a decisive win against the Rockets on Saturday.

Alec Brzezinski

Hassan Whiteside continues to grow on offense for Heat

Hassan Whiteside showed he can pick up the offensive slack if need be.

Steven J. Gaither

Tom Benson responds to 'preposterous' suggestion he should sell Saints, Pelicans

Tom Benson was not happy with a newspaper column suggesting he sell both the Saints and Pelicans.

Ron Clements

Dwight Howard wants to play until he's 40

The 30-year-old Rockets center's numbers have dropped but he still sees a long future for himself in the NBA.

Steven J. Gaither

Cavs near full strength as Kyrie Irving eases back into role

It wasn't full speed ahead for Kyrie Irving, but the small steps he did take in his season debut Sunday were encouraging.

Brandon Schlager

Warriors exact revenge against Bucks, Spurs pass Clippers test

The Warriors and Spurs, arguably the two best teams in the NBA, survived tough tests Friday night.

Travis Durkee

Jeremy Lin opens up about pressures of academic success in high school

The Hornets guard wrote a Facebook post reflecting on his time at the affluent-yet-troubled Palo Alto High School.

Steven J. Gaither

Warriors look to win 22nd straight; Cavs looking lost

The Warriors were tested late at Toronto on Saturday, but Stephen Curry led Golden State to its 21st straight win of the season.

Alec Brzezinski

Dwyane Wade turns back clock, leads Heat past Thunder in thriller

The Heat outlasted the Thunder, in a game that had 38 lead changes, on the strength of Dwyane Wade's fourth-quarter heroics.

Alec Brzezinski

NBA slaps Jason Kidd's wrist for slapping ball out of ref's hands

Milwaukee's coach is suspended without pay for Friday's game in Orlando for his actions Wednesday against the Kings.

Bob Hille

Raptors emerging as East contenders after beating Cavs

Kyle Lowry makes sure everyone knows the Raptors aren't a team to take lightly as he leads Toronto past LeBron James and the Cavaliers.

Alec Brzezinski

Kristaps Porzingis tweaks doubters, hypes Knicks

The 20-year-old phenom from Latvia believes the Knicks are "just getting started."

Steven J. Gaither

Amare Stoudemire says Knicks coaches wasted him and Carmelo Anthony

The Heat forward says his Knicks teams could have had more success.

Steven J. Gaither

LeBron James joins Oscar Robertson in exclusive NBA club, pays tribute to legend

Two players in NBA history can be counted among the top 25 all time in both points and assists: Oscar Robertson and, now, LeBron James.

Brandon Schlager

Depleted Cavaliers continue to win, 76ers could tie worst-ever start soon

Kevin Love led the Cavaliers to a convincing win over the Hawks, while the 76ers lost late against the Heat.

Alec Brzezinski

Cavs fall to Bucks in double OT; Eric Bledsoe gets buckets

Michael Carter-Williams and Greg Monroe led the Bucks to a thrilling double-overtime upset over LeBron James and the Cavaliers.

Alec Brzezinski

Sixers are setting records for losing basketball games now

Also Friday, LeBron James reminded everyone that he has no real rivalry with Carmelo Anthony.

Steven Gaither

Magic's Victor Oladipo suffers concussion in collision

Magic guard Victor Oladipo had to leave Wednesday night's game with a concussion.

Jordan Heck

The Fifth Quarter: James Harden, Stephen Curry dominate Friday night

Stephen Curry is playing at a very high level, and James Harden isn't far behind him.

Steven J. Gaither

The Fifth Quarter: Warriors hold off Clippers, remain undefeated

Stephen Curry scored 31 points to help the Warriors stay undefeated.

Alec Brzezinski

The Fifth Quarter: Kyle Lowry leads Raptors to franchise-best 4-0 start

The Raptors are 4-0 for the first time in franchise history.

Alec Brzezinski

The Fifth Quarter: What is wrong with James Harden?

The Rockets star and self-proclaimed MVP shot 2 of 15 from the field and was 0 for 10 from 3-point range in another blowout to start 0-3.

Brandon Schlager

The Fifth Quarter: Russell Westbrook takes down Magic with late-game heroics

Catch up on all of Friday night's NBA action.

Alec Brzezinski

Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant combine for 91 in 2OT win

Russell Westbrook hit a long-way 3-pointer to force overtime and proved why he's one of the best players in the game.

Alec Brzezinski

Russell Westbrook hits long-range 3-pointer to force overtime against Magic

Russell Westbrook proved why he's one of the best players in the game.

Alec Brzezinski

Kevin Durant cleared to play as Thunder prepare to open camp

Durant, the 2013-14 NBA MVP, missed 55 games last year after surgeries to repair a Jones fracture in his right foot and ankle injuries.

Steven J. Gaither

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